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Learning curve

2014-04-04 07:47

Talking to a packed house in the Stanford Center Auditorium at Peking University during her recent visit, Michelle Obama postulated on the power of students seeking education overseas, emphasizing the benefits not only to the individual but to their country as well.

Beyond borders

2014-04-04 07:47

More than 1,000 years after his death the philosophies of Confucius still guide the lives of many Chinese.

Platform for youth

2014-04-04 07:47

Young professionals educated in China are set to fuel the workforce of the most progressive companies in Africa, says Norbert Haguma, founder of the Young African Professionals and Students and the chief executive of Kiziga.com.

Putting talent on the fast track

2014-04-04 07:47

Over the past three decades, China has led the world in economic growth and emerged as the land of opportunity.

China could become the global campus

2014-04-04 07:47

While living in China for the past year I have been amazed at the scale, rapidity and funding with which China's universities are experimenting with new forms of international education.

Good fit

2014-03-28 08:39

When Chinese President Xi Jinping met Germany's Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in St Petersburg seven months ago, he cited Newton's three laws of motion to describe the relationship - in a nod to the chancellor's antecedents as a research scientist.

Dutch delight, french flavor

2014-03-28 08:39

President Xi Jinping will end an 11-day visit of four West European countries on April 1, a trip in which his agenda was to range from talks on weighty nuclear and economic issues to tasting wine and visiting pandas in a Belgian zoo.

First choice for investment

2014-03-28 08:39

Though several nations in Europe are rolling out the red carpet for Chinese firms, the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany is banking on its inherent strengths to attract more investment.

Pact making good progress

2014-03-28 08:39

Bilateral investment treaty talks between China and the European Union are expected to get fresh impetus this year with officials from both sides agreeing on the need for more discussions to work out the various modalities.

President's visit a blast of fresh air

2014-03-28 08:39

President Xi Jinping's visit to Europe is an opportune time for China to showcase its "new openness" in diplomatic initiatives, says Jorg Monar, rector of the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium.

Xi's visit smoothes the way ahead

2014-03-28 08:39

A leading European busineesman describes Chinese President Xi Jinping's current visit to Europe is a "milestone".

Decoding the Chinese dream

2014-03-28 08:39

Bilateral relations are the top priority for President Xi Jinping during his European trip, but it is also a rare opportunity for European leaders to understand his thoughts on the Chinese dream, says a top academic from Belgium.

New trade center to support China-Euro rail line

2014-03-28 08:39

The first weekly goods train from Chongqing to Europe is scheduled to depart on April 8.

Visit to boost ties with Europe

2014-03-28 08:39

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the European Union will give a strong boost to consolidation of the China-EU Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, says Ambassador Yang Yanyi, head of the Chinese Mission to the EU.

A relationship worth its weight

2014-03-28 08:39

President Xi Jinping's visit to Germany will determine the strategic development direction for bilateral relations in the coming years, says China's ambassador to the country, Shi Mingde.

New chapter in bilateral ties

2014-03-28 08:39

President Xi Jinping's trip to France has allowed Beijing and Paris to take their strategic partnership to a new level, says Zhai Jun, China's ambassador to France.

Bridging divides

2014-03-21 08:14

Building ties and bridging divides will be the main focus for President Xi Jinping during his 11-day tour to Western Europe that includes a visit to the European Union headquarters in Brussels.

Entente to get bigger drops of cordial

2014-03-21 08:25

Chinese President Xi Jinping's coming visit to France will be a significant opportunity for Beijing and Paris to strengthen the personal ties of their top leaders and to highlight major elements of the Sino-French partnership, a senior French diplomat says.

Success on the kangaroo route

2014-03-21 08:14

Sitting in his office amid the bustle and din of flights taking off and landing at the Schiphol airport, Pang Yedong, general manager of the Amsterdam office of China Southern Airline, says he expects to see more Chinese carriers using Amsterdam as a connection point for long-haul flights.

President takes detour on state visit to France

2014-03-21 08:14

When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in France on a state visit on March 25, he won't be headed to the Elysee Palace; instead, his first destination is a humble university residence in Lyon.

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